Dropwise liquid dispensing system particularly suitable for liquids having low surface tension
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsDavid L. Meadows, Katherine C. Kurjan, Larry E. Branham
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AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsDavid L. Meadows, Katherine C. Kurjan, Larry E. Branham
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A dropwise liquid dispensing system is provided which includes a liquid formulation having a surface tension of less than a specific value. A tip is provided for dispensing of the liquid formulation in a dropwise fashion and an inner bottle, in communication with the tip, contains the liquid formulation, and forces the liquid formulation through the tip when compressed. The inner bottle is configured with a volume for preventing a liquid formulation from flowing out of the bottle through the tip without compression of the inner bottle. An outer bottle is provided and disposed around the inner bottle for compressing the inner bottle. The inner and outer bottles are sized for providing hydraulic advantage in compressing the inner bottle with the hydraulic advantage being manifested by the outer bottle having a greater inner surface area than an outer surface of the inner bottle.
A dropwise liquid dispensing system comprising:
A dropwise liquid dispensing system comprising:
A dropwise liquid dispenser comprising:
A dropwise liquid dispenser system comprising:
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